Meghan Markle's mum Doria Ragland considering move to the UK

There are reports Meghan Markle's mother Doria Ragland is planning a move to the UK to be closer to her daughter.

An unnamed source told The Express Ragland is preparing to relocate to London from her current base in Los Angeles, hoping to do so “as soon as possible”.

"I know that she was eager to live closer to her daughter,” the insider added.

Markle, 36, retired from acting and moved to the UK last year ahead of her engagement to Prince Harry, who she married on May 19.

The source claims Ragland misses her daughter. (Getty )

Ragland was the only member of her family present at the former Suits star’s wedding, after her father was unable to walk her down the aisle following a paparazzi photo scandal and subsequent health problems.

The 61-year-old is a Licensed Clinical Social who treats elderly patients as well as a yoga instructor. It is reported she has reigned from her job at Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services clinic in May in preparation for her move.

The Express’ source also claims Ragland would make her home in London, close to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s home on the grounds of Kensington Palace, adding that she hasn’t been staying at her home in LA “for a while”.

"She has only visited the house very occasionally and when she is there she has had a security guard with her. He has been with her since about November,” the insider said.

Ragland has been spotted with a security guard. (Getty)

"She is fiercely loyal to Meghan and would never betray her like the rest of [the family]. They are so close."

The source also claims Doria fell in love with England during her time there ahead of the Royal Wedding.

"Even before the wedding she told me how she misses her Megs so much she would do anything to be closer to her, especially now Meghan will be starting a family of her own."

Markle could certainly use her mother's support.

Since she married into the Royal Family, members of her family - including father Thomas Markle and half-sister Samantha Markle - have been giving scathing interviews about the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex.